Driving rampage across SEQ sparks chopper chase

UPDATE: POLICE have charged two men following a series of dangerous driving incidents across south-east Queensland on Saturday night.

It will be alleged that a car stolen from Sunybank Hills overnight on February 26 was involved in a number of dangerous driving incidents across Brisbane and Logan.

The crew of PolAir 1 observed the car driving across the north and south sides of Brisbane as well as Logan - including allegedly driving at high speed, through red lights and on the wrong side of roads.

Over the course of several hours, the car allegedly continued to drive dangerously on major roads including the Logan Motorway at Meadowbrook and Heathwood and the Ipswich Motorway at Rocklea.

The car also allegedly drove through tunnels in an attempt to avoid detection by the police helicopter - however the on board crew have the ability to speak directly with tunnel authorities and were constantly updated as to its whereabouts whilst it was out of sight.

The vehicle entered the Ipswich District around 12.50am and a short time later, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed by officers on the Centenary Highway at Yamanto.

The vehicle allegedly continued to drive on its rims on Ipswich-Boonah Road.

Around 1.15am a police vehicle travelling in front of the stolen vehicle caused it to slow down and stop, with two men taken into custody.

No one was injured as a result of the incident

A 24-year-old Munruben man has been charged with four counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of failing to stop a motor vehicle and one count each of driving on a disqualified licence, use of a vehicle with number plates belonging to another vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and receiving tainted property.

He is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday.

A 21-year-old Hillcrest man has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on May 12.

EARLIER: OFFICERS from Ipswich were able to successfully stop a car which had been driving dangerously across south-east Queensland last night thanks to assistance from the air by the police helicopter.

It will be alleged that a suspected stolen car had been involved in a number of dangerous driving incidents across Brisbane and Logan before coming to the attention of police.

PolAir 1 began tracking the car around 10.45pm at Logan.

The on board crew observed the vehicle driving dangerously across the north and south side of Brisbane, including driving at high speed, through red lights and on the wrong side of major streets and motorways.

The vehicle entered the Ipswich District around 12.50am and a short time later, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed by officers on the Centenary Highway at Yamanto.

The vehicle continued to drive on its rims on Ipswich-Boonah Road.

Around 1.15am a police vehicle travelling in front of the stolen vehicle caused it to slow down and stop, with two men taken into custody without further incident.

No one was injured as a result of the incident.

A 21-year-old Hillcrest man and a 24-year-old Munruben man are assisting police with their enquiries.
Investigations are continuing.